Moderating effect of selenium intake on the association between obesity and sex hormone levels in children and adolescents: NHANES 2013-2016.

ABSTRACT:

Background and objectives

This study aimed to evaluate the role of selenium intake on the correlation between obesity and sex hormone levels in children and adolescents.

Methods and study design

Children and adolescents (6-19-year-old) with complete body mass index (BMI), selenium intake, and sex hormone level data were included. Applying weighted linear regression model to analyze the relationships of obesity and se-lenium intake with testosterone, estradiol, and sex hormone-binding globulin (SHBG) levels. Then, interaction terms for different selenium intake levels (ResultsA total of 3,380 participants were

SUBMITTER: Xu S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12823258 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature